Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gloucester takes 1h 48m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gloucester takes 1h 48m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from £30 to £481 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.74 and £20.99. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.74 and £20.99. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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